U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy On America’s Epidemic Of Loneliness
The Rich Roll Podcast
Struggling with Loneliness and Hyper-Vigilance
Loneliness can take a toll on self-esteem and cause individuals to believe there's something wrong with them./nLoneliness can make people less confident about reaching out to others and more hesitant to be rejected./nLoneliness puts individuals in a state of hyper-vigilance, where they are constantly on the lookout for threats./nIn a state of hyper-vigilance, lonely individuals may interpret friendly gestures as pity or judgment./nLoneliness can change one's perception and make it difficult to connect with others./nLoneliness can manifest as aloofness, withdrawal, anger, or irritability./nA significant number of people around us are struggling with loneliness.
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